Maghull High School Prospectus Aspire Achieve Enjoy I am delighted to introduce you to As a Trust with primary and secondary schools we Welcome to Southport Learning Trust. aim to improve the life chances of all the students we teach and look forward to achieving excellent High School – Southport Learning Trust is a multi- outcomes for the children of Maghull High School. Trust formed in 2017 when Greenbank High a Southport Learning School, the highest performing secondary The school is a wonderful environment to start school in Sefton, started to work closely your journey being, calm, Trust school in partnership with Stanley High School, challenging and aspirational for all students. I primarily in supporting school leadership to hope you enjoy reading this prospectus and improve the life chances for all students. please visit the school and the Headteacher and her team to experience it for yourself. Recently Stanley High School achieved the Ofsted ‘Good’ grading following excellent results as a result of the high quality leadership, Ian Raikes collaboration and determination that is CEO - Southport Learning Trust fundamental to our family of Trust schools. Message from the Headteacher

It is with great pleasure and pride that I welcome you to Maghull High School, part of the Southport Learning Trust family of schools. I strongly believe achievement and enjoyment go hand in hand to ensure each child makes excellent progress. High quality teaching and learning lies at the heart of daily life at our school. Our talented and committed staff are dedicated to ensuring that all students reach their full potential and develop into capable, caring and confident members of society. We strive to help all to achieve their very best. This commitment extends through a rich and rewarding curriculum and a wide range of vibrant cultural and extra-curricular experiences that enable students to succeed and develop employability skills for lifelong learning. The care, guidance and support that we offer to all of our students in transition from , throughout their seven years with us, and as they progress to university and careers is, we believe, second to none. Our positive and inclusive ethos rewards endeavour and enthusiasm, celebrates success and ensures that we all learn in a safe, calm, orderly and happy environment. Ms Davina Aspinall Headteacher - Maghull High School

“It is clear to see what a fantastic staff team you have at Maghull High School and how well nurtured and supported students are in both their education and more importantly their wellbeing at the school.”

Parental Survey May 2021 “Teaching and support staff take time to get to know the children they work with and genuinely want them to achieve their best, putting in lots of time to put things in place to make that happen.”

Parental Survey, May 2021

“Staff have high expectations for pupils’ behaviour. This is reflected in how well pupils conduct themselves around school and during lessons.”

Ofsted “I love this school, the staff and students alike. I would not be who I am today without them. With An aspirational the support to question and conquer, learning curriculum for all leaves me determined to succeed.” Megan, Year 9 Student Maghull High School provides an aspirational and broad and balanced curriculum which prepares students for life in modern Britain. We enable students to become responsible, resilient, respectful, tolerant and active citizens who contribute positively to society, appreciate diversity and uphold British values. Our rich and rewarding curriculum is carefully designed to ensure that all students are actively engaged in their learning and flourish at Maghull High School. We offer a diverse range of learning experiences, ensuring students of all abilities are catered for. All subjects are important at Maghull High School, and we endeavour to ensure that students experience learning in the broadest range of subjects possible, for as long as possible, through a three-year three. Students choose GCSE option subjects in to specialise their studies from year ten and have the opportunity to continue their studies at A level in our Sixth Form College. Through a wide range of vibrant cultural and extra-curricular experiences we raise students’ aspirations, broaden horizons and accelerate their learning to ensure that they are well prepared for their next steps, leading to successful improved life chances. We believe that by prioritising the The form tutor is your first point of Our Inclusive Support Team, led Caring and wellbeing and happiness of students in contact and is the key person who will by our Special Educational Needs nurturing pastoral our school, they are able to thrive and ensure that your child settles in quickly, Coordinator, offers a range of support achieve their full potential in learning. is cared for and is happy during their to those students with additional support We are renowned for the quality of our time with us. Each year group is led by learning needs. Students with personalised pastoral care and a Head of Year, who monitors specified needs are allocated key continue to be committed to ensuring attendance and punctuality, academic workers who liaise with wider staff that our holistic approach supports progress, rewards and behaviour and and parents to ensure that students every student. We aim to respond offers guidance and support to are well supported. quickly and effectively to any students when needed. The Phoenix concerns. Centre, staffed by two full-time learning mentors, offers wider support On joining Maghull High School, for emotional wellbeing and leads students are allocated to one of the more specialised support through tutor groups which are created eternal agencies such as school health through the transition work with our and our school counsellor. partner primary schools. “There is a strong relationship between the staff and students which I feel is evident in how the students feel they can trust and talk to their teachers.”

Parental Survey May 2021

“Pupils with special educational needs and /or disabilities (SEND) are well supported.”

Ofsted “If my daughter was not happy in school, then she wouldn’t want to go. They have fabulous staff who are ready to listen to any problems and willing to help as much as they possibly can.”

Parental Survey May 2021

“The school communications are good and always encourage feedback and input from parents and children.”

Parental Survey May 2021 Enhancing learning Students at Maghull High School are given a wide range of inspirational extra-curricular and enrichment activities outside the classroom to support their personal development and enhance learning opportunities. As a Specialist Academy for Performing Arts, we provide many opportunities throughout the year in dance, drama and music. We have a fine tradition of outstanding school productions, dance shows and music concerts. We also offer chances for students to perform outside of school, in a variety of different settings. The school has an excellent record of team sports and we have won several football trophies in recent times. We have also had numerous champions in other sporting arenas such as tennis, athletics and golf. Our students have had success in art, writing and engineering competitions and we have worked with the Anne Frank Trust for a number of years. We encourage all children to take part, lead active and healthy lifestyles, and strive to be participants and winners. The Duke of Edinburgh Award is highly popular and is offered to all year nine students at Bronze Award level and to students who wish to pursue their award in year ten. By taking children out of school on well-focused and well-planned school visits, we can truly enhance their learning inside the classroom. During recent years, we have visited a range of local, national and international destinations, including South Africa, France, Spain, Holland, Iceland and China. Working with others in the community can take many forms and can be incredibly rewarding and valuable for every child who joins in. We like to encourage our students to take part in charity work, fundraising initiatives and other community-based activities, in preparation for their future as active and responsible citizens. Preparing for the future Maghull High School is committed to offering students the opportunity to develop their own leadership abilities. Our student leadership programme supports students in developing skills that they can apply both inside and outside of education. Led by our Head Boy and Head Girl, the prefects and student council representatives are instrumental in ensuring an active student voice within the school that has real impact. Outside of this programme there are other opportunities for students, for example, as literacy champions, peer mentors, digital champions and sports leaders, among others. Our comprehensive careers advice, information, education and guidance programme starts in and affords students many opportunities to meet employers and visit workplaces, colleges and universities. By the end of or thirteen, students are confidently well prepared to access sixth form, college, university, apprenticeships or employment. “From day one to now, seven years later, your staff have been there to help and go the extra mile.”

Parental Survey May 2021

“Students are well prepared for their next steps.”

Ofsted Ms Davina Aspinall BSc NPQH Headteacher Maghull High School Ormonde Drive, Maghull, L31 7AW T: 0151 527 3955 [email protected] www.maghullhigh.com Maghull High School is a partner in Southport Learning Trust. Southport Learning Trust is a Company Limited by Guarantee Reg No 7790934. Registered Address – Fleetwood Road, Southport PR9 9TF